Ohio Graduation Test

What is the best way to prepare a student for the Ohio Graduation Test? The answer may very well be, "It depends on the student." Since students taking the test come from different backgrounds and have different learning styles and skill sets, using a differentiation strategy is a great way to meet the learning needs of each individual student.
Teachers interested in learning more about this learner-centered approach can check out the article we've posted on differentiation on ezinearticles.com.

Types of Differentiation
Teachers can use the differentiation method in three different ways. First, they can choose to differentiate content. In other words, they change the material used to deliver course content. For example, a student with strong writing skills may be given materials to complete a writing assignment on the subject while a student with strong research skills may be asked to find the material independently.

Another approach is process differentiation, which means students are allowed different approaches to learn the content. For example, some students may work individually while others work in groups.

Finally, teachers can differentiate the product, or vary the way they measure what the students have learned. In this method, students can use different ways to showcase the information they have learned whether it be by giving a speech or taking a written exam.

IQity Makes It Easy
The flexibility built into the IQity Learning Management Suite makes it easy to customize lessons for individual students through differentiation. And IQity comes with a standards-aligned study guide and practice test that's used widely in Ohio to help students prepare for the Ohio Graduation Test.